Welcome to the summer edition of Cloudburst. I’m sure everyone is eager to feel some warmth and get out on[…]
Plowing of Rubble Creek
On November 20th, 2023, Erik Smeets, Area Supervisor, Garibaldi South, BC Parks, confirmed arrangements will be in place for Miller[…]
What Hiking Means to Some
Soon I will celebrate 30 years of hiking – there must be a reason why I love to hike! I[…]
Dave King – Lifetime Achievement Award
Dave King, long-time member of the Caledonia Ramblers and a familiar face to the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British[…]
Province of BC Gives $10 Million Grant to ORCBC for Endowment Fund
On May 1, 2023, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy announced that they are giving a $10-million grant[…]
A Letter from a Female Mountain Mentor…
To Deserving (but not self-proclaimed) Mountain Mentors, You are not alone in the struggle of becoming a mentor. I have[…]
Swiss Edelweiss Village: To Be or Not to Be
There is no doubt that in the origins and development of mountaineering and mountain culture in Western Canada, the Swiss[…]
Triple grizzly bear encounter in Jasper National Park
Looking ahead to this year’s mountain hiking season, I am reminded of a remarkable bear encounter that I had while[…]
Crystal Falls Trail Access Issue
The Crystal Falls trail in the City of Coquitlam follows the east side of the Coquitlam River to a small[…]
If Only a Backpack Could Talk
Having a properly fitted backpack can make a huge difference on a hike. One of my first backpacks was my[…]
Snowshoeing and Avalanche Safety – An Update
In 2018, I wrote an article on snowshoeing and avalanche safety for the spring/summer issue of Cloudburst (Avalanche Safety and[…]
Kayaking in BC’s Coastal Water
Swoosh…dip,swoosh…dip, swoosh…dip and smack! Less than 50 metres from our kayaks, the humpback’s fluke whacks the water as it[…]
Backcountry Safe: Lessons Learned So That Every Journey Ends With A Safe Return
We thought we had done everything right. We had the three essentials of backcountry skiing – transceiver, shovel, probe –[…]
Sometimes You Forget the Pots: An unplanned day among the smoky wilds of Bowron Lakes
The day breaks grey and muted. My mind instinctively turns to rain and for a moment I cringe and slink[…]